Reviews

Howls moving castle to me, is just exactly the right amount of Ghibli that I expect, therefore, it's definitely my favorite no question. Yes, there are flaws and many "what and why someone explain" moments in the plot, but overall, I like to admire this movie for it's series of events. The introduction, the whimsical first journey, not knowing what is real and what is happening, the joy of expressions, the likable cast, the deep themes about fighting, and even the whimsical showcases of magic.

By far, Howls moving castle is a film I can gloss over dumb plot holes and things that were never explained, just for the sake of enjoyment to the story overall.

Many people say older films were the peak, but this movie really did showcase the best bringing together amazing animation production quality mixed in with 3d renders. It's a movie when 3d was being mastered in the industry. A peroid before our modern "everything is 3d so nothings really special."

Howls moving castle, is one of the films I would recommend new fans to watch first. Some say Spirited Away is the ONLY good film, but Spirited Away is almost "too surreal" to take seriously compared to Howls moving castle or Kikis delivery service or My neighbor Totoro.

Howls moving castle IS at best absurd, confusing, and a bit long to digest, but ONLY in its later half. Unlike Spirited Away which is just inconsistent through out.

But this is not a Spirited Away vs Howl review, this is simply to say Howls moving castle contains the best of what Ghibili attempts to do that to name just 1 Ghibili masterpiece, I would vote Howl's crazy story to Spirited Aways empty story, anytime.